Behind the Green Lights

Behind the Green Lights

1935 · 68 min · ★ 8.0 · Crime, Drama

A police detective's (Norman Foster) lawyer girlfriend (Judith Allen) works for a crooked criminal lawyer (Sidney Blackmer).

Directed by Christy Cabanne · Written by James Gruen

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